241

Sonora Phonograph Co., Inc.; New York, N.Y.

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  • Year
  • 1924
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 284815

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • TRF without regeneration
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • Horn
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: 241 - Sonora Phonograph Co., Inc.;
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 34 x 35 x 20 inch / 864 x 889 x 508 mm
  • Notes

  • This radio phonograph combination was manufactured by Sonora. The phonograph is manufactured by Sonora and the radio is a RCA Radiola IX. The console comes with a metal battery box and electronic pick up for the phonograph. The Radiola IX label has been removed from the top of the unit with a Sonora label but the bottom of the unit still has the Radiola IX plate. This is not to be confused with the Sonora model 242 that uses the 3 tube Ware radio. The paperwork that came with the console has model 241 handwritten on it.

    The "Radio Collectors Guide" reference also lists a Sonora model 241, but mentions "Three Dial tuning control knobs", and so it is not clear if these 2 models are the same models.

    According the Radiola - The Golden Age of RCA "The Radiola IX was originally produced in three versions: 1) One to fit the Victrola Model VV-100, 2) one to fit the Columbia Grafnola Model G2, and 3) a universal model that could be trimmed down to fit almost any phonograph. Some of the models came with a frame that can be seen in RCA Victor Service Book. RCA also offered custom-made panels for any set in quantities of 25 or more for the same price. Obviously, at least one other phonograph manufacturer took RCA up on their offer of custom panels because a number of Radiola IX panels appeared in Sonora phonographs with Sonora nameplates on the panel. One of the first Sonora phonograph combinations to use the Radiola IX was a Sonoradio model, which is shown on page 240 in an early ad with a Radiola IX."

     

    Maybe this sould be listed as a new manufacturer Sonoradio?

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 475.00 US
  • Author
  • Model page created by Jon Kummer. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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